a) Except
as set forth in subsection (b), the registration, renewal and replacement card
fees are as specified in this subsection (a). All fees submitted to the
Department shall be non-refundable. Annually, the Department may revise these
fees:

1)

Qualifying patient application fee valid for:

A) One year

$100

B) Two years

$200

C) Three years

$250

2)

Qualifying patient under 18 years of age application fee (includes
one caregiver application fee) valid for:

A) One year

$100

B) Two years

$200

C) Three years

$250

3)

Caregiver or second caregiver for a patient under 18 years
of age application fee valid for:

A) One year

$25

B) Two years

$50

C) Three years

$75

4)

Replacement card fee

$25

5)

Returned check fee

$35

b) The
Department may reduce registration and renewal card fees for a qualifying
patient enrolled in the federal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or the
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs, with submission of
proof as described in subsection (b)(2), and for veterans with proof of
service as described in subsection (b)(3).

1)

Reduced qualifying patient application fee valid for:

A) One year

$50

B) Two years

$100

C) Three years

$150

2) The
applicant enrolled in the federal Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability program shall submit a "Benefit
Verification Letter" from the Social Security Administration, showing the
individual's name and address and the type of benefits received. The letter
must be dated within the last year. A copy of the letter may be obtained
on-line at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ or by contacting the Social Security
Administration. The annual cost of living increase letter mailed to recipients
of social security benefits will not be accepted.

3) Veterans
shall provide a copy of their DD214.

c) Registered
qualifying patients seeking to add a designated caregiver after a registry
identification card has been issued shall submit a fee of $50 for the
designated caregiver application and an additional $25 replacement card fee to
print a new registry identification card for the registered qualifying patient.
The designated caregiver registry card shall expire on the same day as the
registered qualifying patient registry card expiration date.